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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Janet Stephenson.

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DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies

Construction Specifier

For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. By Anton Dekom. Photo @Dreamstime.com. The net result is that DCA3 no longer functions as the “one size fits all” standard it once did.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. The design had to appear organic and natural on the site, satisfy the town’s Historical Commission guidelines, be beautiful and high quality, and meet the lifestyle expectations of contemporary families. Photo: Greg Premru Photography. . .

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Best Pool House Designs | Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House | What Is the Average Size of a Pool House

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Best Pool House Designs In summer, everyone needs a pool and begins to enjoy it, and it honestly is the wardrobe you can obtain for a summer holiday at home. Best pool house designs get all items you want near a pool. Based on what plan and design pool house you make, allows can be sizeable. Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House?

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